Robert Forsyth
About Robert Forsyth
Robert Forsyth serves as the Director of Treasury at REEF Technology in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in financial management, having previously held positions at various organizations, including the BC Financial Institutions Commission and Chubb Insurance Company of Canada.
Work at REEF
Robert Forsyth has served as the Director of Treasury at REEF Technology since 2008. In this role, he manages daily cash activities and oversees financial forecasts on a monthly and annual basis. His responsibilities include negotiating operating agreements with credit card acquirers and managing relationships with financial institutions for financing, payment, and cash management services. Forsyth's tenure at REEF has been marked by his involvement in financial strategy and integration processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
Prior to his current role, Robert Forsyth worked at the BC Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM) as a Senior Analyst in Insurance for a period of 10 months in 2007-2008. He also held the position of Underwriter at Chubb Insurance Company of Canada from 2005 to 2007. His early career included a role as a Financial Analyst at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in 2001 and as a Treasury Accountant for the City of Richmond from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Robert Forsyth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in treasury management, equips him with the skills necessary for overseeing financial operations and executing financing arrangements. Forsyth has developed expertise in cash management and financial forecasting throughout his career.
Financial Management Skills
Forsyth possesses direct experience in managing relationships with financial institutions, focusing on financing, payment, and cash management services across Canadian and U.S. business units. He is responsible for conducting due diligence as part of acquisition research and developing integration strategies. His strong background includes executing and accounting for all aspects of financing and credit arrangements.